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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.28, 9,016.92 and 2,548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.28, 9,016.92 and 2,548.08 is: 3,822.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.28 : 9,016.92 = 2,548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.28/9,016.92 = 2,548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.28x = 9,016.92 × 2,548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.28x = 22,975,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,975,833.51/6,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.12

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